ENDOCRINE ACTIVITIES Flashcards
The physician prescribes a corticosteroid. How will this category of medication be most beneficial to Marie?
anti inflammatory
The physician explains that side effects of the corticosteroid may include:
Increased susceptibility to infection
Prior to handing Marie her prescription, the physician reviews her medication history. He knows this is essential because of possible interactions with corticosteroids. Which drug may cause an interaction resulting in reduced effectiveness of the corticosteroid?
Phenytoin
When Marie picks up her corticosteroid medication at the pharmacy, she reads the label on the side of the bottle containing instructions on when to take her medication. Which of the following is most likely to be on this label?
Take 1 h after meals.
Marie will be taking her medication for a prescribed amount of time. What will be the best method to discontinue her corticosteroid?’
Slowly taper the dosage
The physician starts him on glyburide, a sulfonylurea medication. He exp lains to Marcus that sulfonylureas work by:
Increasing insulin production from the pancreas
The physician explains to Marcus that one of the side effects of a sulfonylurea medication is:
Fatigue
Prior to prescribing the medication, the physician reviews Marcus’s medical
history. This is because sulfonylureas must De used with extreme caution in individuals who:
Have impaired kidney and liver function
The physician cautions Marcus to call him prior to taking any other medication because of possible interactions. Which drug can potentiate the hypoglycemic effect of a sulfonylurea?
Quinolones
What drug causes n interaction with sulfonylureas, resulting in an antagonistic action in which a larger dose may be required
Corticosteroids
The biguanide that decreases hepatic glucose production and enhances insulin uptake is which of the following?
Glucophage
NTs are characterized by which of the following?
They have a small range at which they are safe and effective.
A patient who is on a thyroid medication should be monitored for which potential side effect?
Hyperglycemia
Thyroid medication should be taken
an empty stomach 30-60 min prior to breakfast
Insulin is administered parenterally because
It is destroyed in the Gl tract
To prevent a medication error, an insulin dose in a syringe:
Should be verified by another clinician
What best describes the onset and duration of action of regular insulin?
Rapid onset and short duration
The peak of rapid-acting insulins falls under which time frame postinjection?
1-5h
What is one of the most likely symptoms of hyperglycemia?
Excessive thirst
Which of the following may potentiate the hypoglycemic effect of insulin?
Alcohol
Which preparation of insulin is used to correct elevated blood glucose?
Lispro
Illness, increased stress, or trauma may have what effect on a prescribed dose of insulin?
More insulin may be required.
Which of the following is the main type of side effect observed with SGLT inhibitors?
Urinary
In what scenario would steroid tapering be most important when discontinuing corticosteroid therapy?
When oral therapy exceeds 14 consecutive days at a dose of 20 mg of prednisone (or equivalent) per day or more
Thyroid replacement therapy, like levothyroxine, should be taken when?
First thing in the morning on an empty stomach.